From Chengdu to Guangxi, a one-way distance of about 1,300 kilometers-this route is all too familiar to Master Li. He makes several round trips each month, and the confidence behind his efficient operations comes from the Cummins 16N natural gas engine.
Powerful enough to conquer steep slopes in southern Sichuan with ease
The route from Chengdu to Guangxi features complex road conditions, especially the stretch along National Highway 321 through Luzhou, a typical section of southern Sichuan's mountainous terrain: a dozen kilometers of long, steep inclines combined with continuous curves and narrow lanes. It has long been recognized among truck drivers as one of the most challenging stretches. Previously, Li, the driver, had to carefully shift into fifth or sixth gear and floor the accelerator just to make it up the hill-those moments of tension and strain remain vivid in his memory.
Since switching to the Auman Galaxy 7 equipped with the A16N natural gas engine produced by Foton Cummins, climbing mountains and crossing hills has become effortless. On the same slopes, he can now shift into seventh or eighth gear and climb smoothly without pressing hard on the accelerator. With over ten years of driving experience behind him including both diesel and natural gas trucks. Li says this 680-horsepower 16N natural gas engine delivers the best power performance he's ever experienced.
Low fuel consumption saves tens of thousands annually
Li's cargo varies, fertilizers, wood panels, steel structures, but he always operates at full load, primarily on highways with some national roads mixed in. For such an operation profile, the Cummins 16N not only provides strong horsepower but also impresses with its surprisingly low gas consumption: "My route involves complicated road conditions overall, yet my average fuel consumption is just 34 kilograms per hundred kilometers which is quite efficient compared to other vehicles on the same route." After comparing notes with fellow drivers, Li confirms that his fuel efficiency truly stands out. At 200,000 kilometers driven per year, he saves over 10,000 yuan solely on fuel costs. This calculation is crystal clear in Li's mind.
Driving solo across long distances places immense physical and mental demands on drivers. Yet Li finds today's vehicle much more comfortable: "Engine noise and vibration are minimal. Anyone who's driven heavy trucks knows how exhausting constant engine roar can be-it leaves your ears ringing after a long run. But this new truck runs so quietly, and I feel significantly less fatigued."
Nowadays, more and more trucks powered by the Auman Galaxy paired with the Cummins 16N natural gas engine are appearing on the Sichuan-to-Guangxi route. A good reputation isn't just earned-it's calculated. When everyone votes with their steering wheels, following the trend is never wrong!